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History & Science at the Alpine Campus
The Outdoor Education program has
a strong emphasis
in natural history. We encourage future outdoor
educators to be aware of their surroundings: local flora & fauna,
geology, environmental aspects, & ecological relationships.
Ecology
(BIO227)
This course will study the interdependence between organisms and
their environments. Topics covered will be composition and function
of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, population biology, pollution,
and the effects of humans on ecosystems. The course includes laboratory
and field experiences.
 Introduction
to Natural History (BIO120)
In this course, we learn the local flora & fauna,
how organisms are categorized, and spend time in the field exploring
our region. The natural forces of change and environmental evolution
will be studied in relation to current global and local ecology.
Geology, weather, soil, ecological principles and life histories
of representative flora and fauna are included.
Alpine Ecology
(BIO275 Special Topics: Alpine)
We explore the ecology of alpine environments,
including high altitude adaptations, wildflower and animal identification,
and animal behavior. The non-living factors of snow, rock and weather
patterns will be discussed in relation to the plant and animal communities. We
spend three days in the field exploring the alpine environment.
Rocky Mountain
Birds (BIO275 Special Topics: Rocky Mountain Birds)
Binoculars and birds
books in hand we head out and search for some of the avian inhabitants
of our valley and surrounding areas covering various habitats. Topics
include field identification and biological characteristics of birds,
physiology, behavior, nesting, migration, ecology and habitats.
 Geology
of Colorado (GEY205)
This course covers the
geologic history of Colorado, with emphasis on formation of the
mountain ranges, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock types,
ore deposits and land forms. Field experience and/or classroom lectures
are used to cover the material.
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